Can You Play Classical Guitar Without Nails? (Pros and Cons)

Can You Play Classical Guitar without Nails

Classical guitar might seem intimidating for someone who has only played a steel-string acoustic or electric guitar before. You might have already heard that classical guitarists have long nails. But do you really need to grow fingernails? Can you play classical guitar without nails? The short answer is – Yes. You don’t have to grow … Read more

Can You Play Classical Guitar With a Pick? (Pros and Cons)

Can You Play Classical Guitar with a Pick?

Classical Guitar is not the same thing as an Acoustic Guitar but with nylon strings instead. Higher action, flat-radius fingerboard, wider string spacing and most importantly, the softer nylon strings make it vastly different in terms of playability and technique. But do you really need to grow fingernails to play it? Can you play Classical … Read more

Can You Play Flamenco on a Steel String Guitar? (+Tips for Beginners)

Can You Play Flamenco on A Steel String Guitar?

Flamenco is a specific style of guitar that’s slightly different from nylon string classical guitar. Flamenco guitars are characterized by a sharp and loud attack with a swift decay causing an aggressive and percussive tonality. But what if you don’t have a nylon string with you? Can You Play Flamenco on a Steel String Guitar? … Read more